-;-Made my heart melt! – Says Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha as he celebrates French Open champ Coco Gauff
By: Osabuohien Imuetinyanosa
Nigerian football legend Jay Jay Okocha has expressed deep emotion and pride following Coco Gauff’s sensational victory at the French Open on Saturday evening.
The 21-year-old American tennis prodigy secured her second major title by overcoming world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping three-set battle, finishing 6-7, 6-2, 6-4.
she became the first American woman to win the French Open singles title after Serena Williams in 2015.
Okocha, widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s greatest footballers, took to his Instagram account to share his heartfelt congratulations and admiration for the young athlete’s achievement.
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“This made my heart melt. Congratulations @coco, our champ and hero,” With great sense of regard and admiration for the achievement so far.
Okocha’s emotional response brings a lot of emotion. Showing how successful Gauff’s Gauff has become . Also an inspiration to fans and upcoming stars globally.
